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Carroll County Public Library - Assistant Branch Manager
Carroll County, Virginia
ON · Regional Municipality of York, ON
- Full-time
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with the day-to-day operation of the branch, collecting and maintaining records for the processing of overdue mailers and financial reports,…
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Library Assistant (10 Month)
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
ON · Kenora, ON
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Principal or designate, the Library Assistant is responsible for maintaining the school library and assisting students on how to use the library properly and…
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YU
Law Library Clerk
York University
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Reporting to the Manager, Library Operations, this position provides assistance to Circulation staff , facilitates access to library study space for Osgoode students, and other related…
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Library Assistant - Clareview Branch
City of Edmonton
AB
At EPL our mission is simple: we share! Our Library Assistants are versatile and friendly people who want to make a difference in the community. Helping people is important to them - one…
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TO
Library Assistant
Town of Oakville
Oakville, ON
- Internship
Oakville Public Library is seeking someone who is dedicated to service excellence, demonstrates curiosity and a learning mindset, fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, and is a…
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Library Assistant
Enzo
Caledon, ON · Toronto, ON
Assist patrons: Provide assistance to library patrons in locating books, using library resources, and accessing library services.
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Library Assistant
Enzo
Laval, QC · Montreal, QC
Assist patrons: Provide assistance to library patrons in locating books, using library resources, and accessing library services.
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RC
50% Library Assistant
Renfrew County District School Board
Barry's Bay, ON · Barrys Bay, ON
- Internship
Successful experience in a school library setting and knowledge of secondary curriculum would be an asset.
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Carroll County Public Library - Assistant Branch Manager
Carroll County, Virginia
ON · Regional Municipality of York, ON
- Full-time
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with the day-to-day operation of the branch, collecting and maintaining records for the processing of overdue mailers and financial reports,…
Added 10 days ago
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Library Assistant
Stony Plain Public Library
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Stony Plain Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Library Assistant to join our team in a permanent part-time position.
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Library Page
The Corporation of the County of Lambton
ON · Lambton County, ON
- Part-time
…employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care…
Added 12 days ago
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Library Circulation Assistant II
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Access Services and Resource Sharing is part of the University of Victoria Libraries and consists of: Circulation Services, Music & Media, the Technical Support Unit, Stack Maintenance,…
Added 13 days ago
Student Library Page
County of Elgin
Rodney, ON
Join the County of Elgin as a Part-time Student Library Page!
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UO
Library Circulation Assistant II
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Access Services and Resource Sharing is part of the University of Victoria Libraries and consists of: Circulation Services, Music & Media, the Technical Support Unit, Stack Maintenance,…
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Library Assistant - epl2go/Shelley Milner Children's Library
City of Edmonton
AB
At EPL our mission is simple: we share! Our Library Assistants are versatile and friendly people who want to make a difference in the community. They are our customer service ambassadors…
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Library Assistant - Heritage Valley Branch
City of Edmonton
AB
At EPL our mission is simple: we share! Our Library Assistants are versatile and friendly people who want to make a difference in the community. Helping people is important to them - one…
Added 15 days ago
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Library Assistant
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
The Legislative Library department is seeking a detailed, organized and service-oriented individual for the regular full-time position of Library Assistant.
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UO
Library Circulation Assistant II
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Access Services and Resource Sharing is part of the University of Victoria Libraries and consists of: Circulation Services, Music & Media, the Technical Support Unit, Stack Maintenance,…
Added 16 days ago
Library Assistant
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
The SFU Library's Access Services department is the Library's point of first contact with library patrons and also maintains and organizes the physical books and equipment for lending to…
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Library Assistant
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
The SFU Library's Access Services department is the Library's point of first contact with library patrons and also maintains and organizes the physical books and equipment for lending to…
Added 16 days ago
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Casual Library Assistant
London Public Library
London, ON
- Part-time
London Public Library is a place for everyone - a community anchor where people come to learn, create, connect, and discover. With 16 neighbourhood branches across the city, a dedication to…
Added 17 days ago
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Library Service Assistant 1/2 Circulation Assistant
City of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada
Added 17 days ago
MO
Library Assistant 2
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Blandford-Blenheim, ON · Merlin, ON · Blenheim, ON
- Part-time
Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) has an opening for a permanent part-time Library Assistant 2 in Blenheim and Merlin branches.
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Library Service Assistant 1/2 Circulation Assistant (CHAS)
City of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada
Added 22 days ago
PW
Temporary Part-Time Library Assistant (30 hrs/week)
Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Beaverlodge, AB
- Part-time
BEAVERLODGE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a Temporary Part-Time Library…

York University

Library Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Access Full Position Posting

Purpose:

This position provides a wide range of circulation and reserves services in Scott, Bronfman, and Steacie Library from a public service desk in person, by telephone and via library's on-line system.

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

No Experience Required.

Skills:

Ability to deal calmly and courteously with the public and with difficult patrons in English- Excellent customer service skills- Basic keyboard skills- Basic cash handling- Accuracy and attention to detail- Ability to move and lift heavy objects e.g. bending, reaching when re-shelving books, pushing and pulling loaded book trucks

Access Full Position Posting

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.

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Responsibilities

Provide circulation and reserve services at Scott, Bronfman, and Steacie Libraries. Assist patrons in person, by telephone, and through the library's online system.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, and no prior experience is required. Applicants should have courteous public-facing communication, customer service, basic keyboard and cash-handling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to move and lift heavy objects.

Skills

Customer Service
Public Service
Calm and Courteous Communication
Basic Keyboard Skills
Cash Handling
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Physical Strength
Lifting and Moving Heavy Objects
Shelving Books

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Keywords

Library
Circulation Services
Reserve Services
Public Service Desk
Customer Service
Patron Assistance
Telephone Support
Online Library System
Keyboard Skills
Cash Handling
Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Book Shelving
Lifting and Moving
Higher Education

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